It is now more important than ever to prioritise sustainability within your business. At Woodberry, we demonstrate a sustainable, ethical and transparent supply chain, focusing on local sourcing from the UK and Europe, and offering FSC Certified wooden furniture and 100% recycled plastic furniture. Additionally, we provide an end-of-life recycling scheme for our sustainable outdoor furniture to promote a circular economy.
Here are our 5 top tips to help make your outdoor hospitality spaces more environmentally friendly.
Save Energy
Save your venue money and energy by reducing the impact of heat and light in your outdoor areas.
Patio heaters might seem a lovely addition to your outdoor area and keep customers outside for longer in the evenings but heating an outdoor space excessively is a waste of energy and money. We recommend providing blankets as a comfort feature if this fits with your brand.
Solar powered outdoor lights are a great option and create a nice ambience outdoors as the evenings grow dark. Opting for solar powered festoon lights is a great option as you don’t have to plug them in or have access to outside power.
Sustainably Sourced
Are you asking your suppliers the right question about where products are sourced, what the supply chain looks like and what the products are made from?
When looking for sustainable outdoor furniture, look for FSC Certified wooden furniture from sustainable European forests, recycled plastic furniture products, and furniture that has been sourced more locally in the UK & Europe.
The supply chain is important in terms of the ethics of the labour force producing the furniture and the carbon footprint of the shipping.
End of Life Recycling
What happens when you have a refurbishment or broken furniture? Woodberry offers an end-of-life recycling scheme for such scenarios.
While some of our chain hospitality clients repurpose furniture across other venues, we collect old sustainable outdoor furniture that we have supplied and break it down into separate components for recycling. This initiative ensures that materials are reused effectively, supporting sustainability and reducing waste in the hospitality industry.
Other Recycling
Encourage your customers to support environmental sustainability by promoting recycling and providing reusable glasses and food containers.
Consider placing recycling bins in your outdoor areas to separate recyclables from general waste. Woodberry offers recycling bin options complete with signage to facilitate easy and effective recycling.
By fostering responsible waste management, you can make a positive impact on the environment in your outdoor spaces.
Landscaping
Does the weather significantly impact your outdoor space and how customers use it?
Consider if flooding or extreme heat and dryness are common issues. Reflect on your ground surfaces and drainage solutions and think about incorporating plants that are tolerant to your local weather conditions.
This thoughtful approach ensures your outdoor area remains attractive, functional, and resilient, all year round regardless of the weather.
Contact Us
Woodberry has over 15 years’ experience advising and supplying thousands of hospitality clients on how to maximise their outdoor spaces to increase revenue, customer enjoyment and sustainable credentials.
Please talk to our friendly expert team for more advice.
01926 889922 or [email protected]